Thanks Uncle Sam

Thanks to our tax return money we are getting a new bedroom set. Its called the Porter Sleigh bed from Ashley Furniture. It has 2 big storage drawers in the front. We have been using just a metal frame for our bed from Sam's Club. We will also be getting a new dresser/mirror and 2 nightstands. We have been using an old dresser set handed down from my mom and Paul. It will be nice to have a set to call our own and one that is more modern. It should be here in about 4 weeks... Can't wait!!!

A Cubs Lubie

This is called a Cubs Lubie and it is the giveaway at the Cubs game we are going to on June 1st. We have to take the kids to atleast 1 Cubs game a year and we got pretty good seats to this game vs. the Astros. Should be fun. Fantasy baseball draft tomorrow and hopefully nice weather so we can run outside more and go to the Zoo. We can't wait for spring weather.

Vince career change

In case you hadn't heard, I am going to be taking a Nursing class at MTI in East Peoria this summer in order to get my CNA. That is a Certified Nurse Assistant. I will be done by the end of July, (then Sandra and I are going to Costa Rica in early August with 15 or so high school kids.)

I love the elderly and think it will be fun to work with them. Also getting off unemployment and having a steady job again will be good for our family. Hopefully the class goes well and I pass the certification test at the end. Then I will hopefully get a job at a Hospital or Nursing home soon after. Sofia has already said she wants to come with me to help with the older people. I told her she can't come with me to work, but maybe on a day off we can go and visit the people cause I'm sure they would love to see kids visit them.

Happy Valentine's Day!

To: Vince From: Sandra

You've always made me feel like a Disney Princess!! Happy Valentine's Day!!

Iadipaolo Family videos... Oh Yeah!!!

Here is an Iadipaolo video for your enjoyment:
This is Sandra opening her birthday present (a Kindle) Enjoy

Colossal Winter Storm Takes Aim

I love saying that in a movie trailer voice... too fun!

Cubs Caravan

Here are some pics from the Cubs Caravan last week. Above is Sofia and Blake Dewitt(Cubs 2nd basemen) Below is the Iadipaolo 2011 Christmas card with WGN radio announcer Pat Hughes. Sandra loves Pat and wishes she knew where he bought his sweater

And this last pic is a random one from Dec 31st. My mom's 58th birthday party/New years eve party.